News from the LS Library
December 8, 2023
It's Time to Return Your Books!
Now that we are well into the school year, many students have a long list of books checked out from the Library. Going into Winter Break is a great time to clean out borrowed books and start fresh in the New Year! Please help your child remember to return any books that they have borrowed and finished reading so they can circulate back into the Library collection for others to enjoy. Students have a scheduled weekly Library class, but can return their Library books any day of the week. The typical borrowing period for a book is two weeks. I will be sending notices home this week if a student has numerous books that need to be returned.
Library Improvements
One of my most important goals for the Library has been to make browsing easier and more visual for students. Pre-Readers and Early Readers in particular benefit from being able to view book covers to aid in book selection and circulation. I added new shelving that not only offers visual book browsing, but also added book capacity. With the help of my fabulous parent volunteers, we shifted and spaced out the picture book collection to make books more accessible and enticing to students. Earlier this Fall, we also replaced the tables in the lower area of the library for added flexibility. The new shelving and tables are on wheels to allow us to rearrange the space to fit our community's needs or host special events.
I have included pictures of our new and improved lower library area. Please visit for yourself the next time you are in the building!
New Resources for Student Borrowing
Yoto Players Available for Circulation!
Last year I piloted various audio solutions designed for younger children after being awarded a Brimmer Teacher Innovation Grant. The pilot included talking books, Playaway audio players, and Yoto players with story cards. Starting after break, the Yoto Players will be available for student circulation. Yoto Players and cards will be loaned for a one week period and are expected back by the next Library class. We have a total of 15 players, and I anticipate a lot of demand.
The Yoto players and cards will come in a Ziploc bag with a helpful instruction sheet. If the players need charging, they are easily recharged with a standard USB-C cable. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Book and Resource Lists
Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
This year, CS Ed Week is this week, December 4th-10th. We will be celebrating in the Library next week, engaging in CS activities together and learning about noteable pioneers in the field. Your family can visit the following resources to learn more and continue the fun at home!
LS Library Canvas Page
All families and students are connected to the LS Library Page on Canvas. The page has links to all of our different research and information tools with passwords for home or school use. You will also find book lists, age appropriate resources for students, and all the news from the Library. Check it out!